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Clemson Golf Goes West

By Clemson Athletic Communications

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — The eighth-ranked Clemson men’s golf team returns to the course Sunday, March 6 for the Bandon Dunes Championship at Bandon Trails Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore. Clemson is coming off a strong second-place finish at the Puerto Rico Classic Feb. 21-23. This will be the second of what Head Coach Larry Penley hopes will be three…

USC Seniors Go Out Against Georgia

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina celebrates its seniors on Thursday, hosting Georgia on Senior Night at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks look to even the season series vs. the Bulldogs, as UGA posted a 69-56 win in Athens in early February. GAMECOCKS CELEBRATE SENIOR CLASS ON THURSDAY South Carolina will celebrate seven seniors on Thursday prior to tip…

Benedict Upset At SIAC Tournament

By BC SID

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — LeMoyne-Owen College outscored Benedict 50-33 in the second half to upset the East’s No. 1 seed and defending SIAC Tournament Champions 78-73 in the 2016 SIAC Men’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday in the Bill Harris Arena. Benedict shot 55.2 percent in the first half and built a 40-28 lead at the break. But the Magicians outscored the…

Clemson Women Finish Season 4-26

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GREENSBORO, N.C. (CAC) — Three players were in double figures in scoring, but the Tigers were unable to overcome a large first-half deficit, falling to Wake Forest (16-14) on Wednesdayafternoon in the first round of the 2016 ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament by a score of 73-58. Sophomore Nelly Perry led Clemson (4-26) with 23 points. It was her 18th double-digit…

Monte Lee Previews Clemson’s Annual Rivalry with USC

CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Monte Lee says he’s excited to be back in the Carolina-Clemson baseball rivalry. Lee, who coached at the College of Charleston for seven seasons before taking over Clemson’s baseball program in June 2015, served as an assistant at USC from 2003 to 2008 under Ray Tanner. “I’m excited to be back in the greatest college…

Reports: Oklahoma Hires Spurrier Jr.

By Sports Department - Tim Hill

According to multiple reports Wednesday, Steve Spurrier Jr. will join the Oklahoma football program in an off-the-field role with the team.  Spurrier Jr. coached wide receivers with the Sooners from 1999-2001, including OU’s 2000 national championship team.  He left Norman to join his father on the Washington Redskins staff.  From 2005-2015 Spurrier Jr. coached wide receivers on his father’s staff…

Tigers Drop Home Finale, 64-57 To #4 Virginia

By Clemson Athletic Communications

GREENVILLE, S.C. (CAC) — The Tigers took on No. 4 ranked Virginia on Tuesday in front of an emotional Senior Night crowd for their final regular season game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. The Cavaliers bookended the game with big runs, proving too much for the Tigers to overcome in a 64-57 loss. Clemson fell to 9-8 in the ACC,…

USC Softball Tosses First No-Hitter In Six Years

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — In the first no-hitter in six years, South Carolina (14-2) blanked Western Carolina (11-5) 1-0 on Wednesday evening at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. Junior pitchers Nickie Blue (4-2) and Jessica Elliott combined on the no-hit effort, with Blue tossing the first five innings, striking out six, and Elliott taking the final two, fanning…